Where to Find the Best Pizza in Chicago

If you're planning a trip to the Windy City, you're undoubtedly thinking, "Where can I find the best pizza in Chicago?!" Fear not, because Lou Malnati's has you covered from North Side, to the South Loop, to everywhere in between! There's no shortage of pizza places in Chicago, but we're going to make this real easy for you so you can skip the research.

Lou Malnati's has been a premier destination for Chicago deep dish since 1971.

Using the same deep dish pizza recipe perfected by Lou Malnati over 40 years ago, we're continuing to make Chicago's best pizza using only the finest ingredients. When it comes to our deep dish pizza, we settle for nothing short of perfection. We've sourced our mozzarella cheese from the same small Wisconsin dairy for over 40 years, our California-grown, vine-ripened tomatoes are selected by our team every year at the peak of ripeness, and our dough, well, let's just say our secret recipe for flaky, buttery pizza crust can't be beat!

Hungry yet?

Check out our guide to pizza in Chicago by neighborhood and attraction. With Lou Malnati's locations all over the city, there's sure to be a location near you that fits your itinerary.

North Side

If you're on Chicago's North Side, you'll find yourself close to these popular spots:

• Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs
• Lincoln Park Zoo
• Montrose Beach
• Chicago's North Side has a vibrant music scene, with venues like the Riviera Theater, Davis Theater, Aragon Ballroom, Apollo Theater, The Vic, Park West, and more!

Nearby Lou Malnati's locations: Lincoln Square/North Center (full-service restaurant & bar), Lincoln Park (café, limited seating), Old Irving/Six Corners (carryout & delivery only), Bucktown/Wicker Park (carryout & delivery only)

Downtown

Many of Chicago's most iconic and talked about destinations are located in the heart of downtown. These places include:

• The Magnificent Mile
• Water Tower Place
• Millenium Park
• Navy Pier
• The Chicago Theater
• North Avenue Beach

Nearby Lou Malnati's locations: Michigan Avenue (full-service restaurant & bar), River North (full-service restaurant & bar), Gold Coast (full-service restaurant & bar, private event space)

South Loop

Known as the "South Loop", the southern part of Chicago's downtown has a list of attractions all its own.

• Grant Park (this is where events like the Taste of Chicago and Lollapalooza are held)
• The Art Institute of Chicago
• Museum Campus, including the Shedd Aquarium, Adler Planetarium, and Field Museum
• Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears
• The Willis Tower (also knows as the Sears Tower...) and Skydeck
• McCormick Place

Nearby Lou Malnati's location: South Loop (full-service restaurant)

West Loop

Chicago's west loop area used to house factories and warehouses, but now it has transformed into a bustling neighborhood with some of Chicago's best restaurants. Notable Chicago spots in the west loop include:

• The United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Blackhawks
• Greektown
• Little Italy

Nearby Lou Malnati's locations: West Loop (full-service restaurant & bar), Lawndale (full-service restaurant)

There you have it! Your complete guide to Lou Malnati's pizza places in Chicago. 

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